Sunday, May 21, 11 am - 1 pm PT (Online Workshop)
| Age | Adult |
| Event Type | Workshop |
| Department | Theory and Improvisation |
| Day | Sun |
| Instructor | Bert Ligon |
| Status | online event |
For jazz musicians, playing what you hear is crucial.
Join us for a workshop led by noted author and educator Bert Ligon on the essential skill of playing what you hear. Ligon, former director of jazz studies at the University of South Carolina, will share his approaches to help you improve in this area.
Open to all.
About Bert Ligon
BERT LIGON, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, is the former Director of Jazz Studies at the University of South Carolina where he coordinated the jazz combos and big bands, taught jazz theory, improvisation, arranging, and applied jazz lessons.
Ligon has published four widely used books on jazz improvisation available from Hal Leonard, Jazz Theory Resources Vol. 1 & 2, Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony, and Comprehensive Technique for the Jazz Musician. Ligon has written hundreds of Etudes for Jazz Improvisation for all levels, available at BertLigonMusic.com.
Ligon’s arrangements and compositions for string quartet, jazz orchestra, big band, steel drum ensembles are published by Alfred Music, Latham Music, Kendor, UNC Jazz press and others. He received many awards, including national PBS awards and an EMMY nomination, for his composing and arranging in the Radio, TV and Film industries.
Ligon plays piano, guitar, and baseball.